The year of our Lord 2012 had moments of joy and moments of despair. Blogging was fun and often an intellectual challenge but the worst part of the year was having to talk about pets and family who have gone before us. The Bible tells us that they are preparing the way for us when our turn comes to join them and while I have no idea of the truth behind that statement but it does give solace to a grieving soul and eases the sorrow that comes when we lose a beloved family member.
Le Conteur lost her stepfather at age 102 this month and we had the misfortune to lose 2 cats and 2 dogs within a short period. What made it especially hard is that 4 of those 5 deaths occurred in a 6 week period and that's an emotional overload I wouldn't wish on any one.
2013 has got to be better.
New Year's will be bittersweet for us. Separated by disaster deployment Le Conteur and I will share the celebration over the phone, talk sadly about our losses, view the political future with alarm but cherish the memories of family that have gone before us. The new year always offers hope and we will accept that hope as an opportunity.
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